The Rough Riders: AOG Annotated Edition

By: Theodore Roosevelt

Narrated by: C.J. McAllister

Before Theodore Roosevelt - or "Teddy," as he is more commonly known - became the 26th president of the United States, he served as the Lieutenant Colonel of the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry, nicknamed the "Rough Riders", during the Spanish-American War. This fascinating audiobook is his first-hand account of his experiences during this campaign. In addition to providing an intriguing perspective on the battles in which the Rough Riders participated, along with their lead-up and aftermath, Roosevelt shares unique insights on leadership, dealing with red tape, and many other situations that are all too familiar to individuals in positions of responsibility, making this an incredibly useful and applicable audiobook even for modern listeners from a wide variety of backgrounds.

©2018 C.J. McAllister (James Barnes) (P)2018 C.J. McAllister

Great depiction of the Rough Riders

This book is about the Rough Riders, a volunteer cavalry regiment during the Spanish-American War and their fearless leader Theodore Roosevelt. This was a great rendition of the Rough Riders. It delved deep into the story of these volunteers. I learned quite a few new things about the regiment and enjoyed listening to CJ McAllister. I knew that the Rough Riders were one of the more culturally diverse regiments in history but until listening to this book, didnt realize how much.

After each chapter there are discussion questions to go over. I listened to this book for my own edification so while the discussion questions seemed great for a student/ teacher, I could have skipped over them.
The narrator did a good job. He has a nice slow cadence, though his inflections were pretty rare. If you are a person that likes a faster paced reader, this can be rectified by putting the play speed to 1.1 or 1.25.

Overall, this was a very educational and entertaining book. I recommend it for any Teddy lovers.

This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review.

The Definition of "Character"

This is Teddy Roosevelt's story, straight from the "horse's mouth." History buffs will find the story interesting. Those looking for something more like a novel will be disappointed. The narrator had such a clear voice with such perfect annunciation that I, at times, wondered if it was synthesized. To be clear, I do not mean this in a bad way. Not once did I say to myself, "What did he say?" I would listen to more by this narrator.

"This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review."

Interesting Historical Narrative

Lots of interesting history here from a colorful character. They don't make them like this anymore.
Well narrated by C.J. McAllister. He does a great job keeping the flow of the story going.
I was given this free audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

A great insight into a colorful President

This Audio Book can give you a great reference point into the thinking of one of our most interesting leaders.

His sense of adventure and destiny intertwined with his views of leadership can be perceived while listening to this Book.

If you want a better understanding of a complex man who became President then this is time well spent.


The Narrator helped make it a good experience.




This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.

Fantastic book!

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Teddy Roosevelt was always my favorite president, and this is a phenomenal background to his life story. I very much enjoyed the story of Roosevelt's earlier days.

The narration is clear and easy to understand, and the narrator didn't get in the way of the story at all. All around, a well-told story.